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Demonstrators protest Loudoun County sheriff's new agreement with ICE.

Immigration 7 hours ago

Loudoun County sheriff's new agreement with ICE concerns immigration advocates

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is the first Northern Virginia jail to enter into a special agreement with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to give federal agents more time to pick up peo...

Immigration 8 hours ago

Vigil held night before first hearing in churches' lawsuit over immigration policies
Fredericksburg 9 hours ago

‘Loved going fishing with his dad': Father, 6-year-old son drown in Rappahannock River

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Crime and Courts 11 hours ago

Maryland's Second Look Act would give some inmates shorter prison sentences

Some people incarcerated in Maryland’s prisons may have a chance to have their sentences reduced through a bill being considered now. The Second Look Act would allow younger offenders who have served ...
News4 Rundown 10 hours ago

Several people stabbed in NW DC: The News4 Rundown

A suspect is in custody after allegedly stabbing several people and himself in Northeast D.C. Also on The News4 Rundown: The Trump administration’s tariffs triggered a bloodbath on Wall Street....
Washington Capitals 12 hours ago

Top song, show, movie when Alex Ovechkin scored his first NHL goal

How many Blockbuster video stores were still open when Alex Ovechkin scored his first NHL goal in 2005? Here’s what the world looked like back then.

Crime and Courts 8 hours ago

Man stabs self, 6 others in Northeast DC

A man stabbed himself and several other people in Northeast D.C. Thursday afternoon, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The suspect was under the influence of something at about 3:30 p.m. when he stabbed himself and the woman he was walking with along Montello Avenue near Raum Street in the Trinidad neighborhood, police said. “The sus...
Capital Beltway (I-495) 10 hours ago

Express lanes extension considered for Beltway in Virginia

The public is getting a chance to comment on a potential extension of the Beltway express lanes from Springfield through Alexandria and across the Wilson Bridge. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss got reaction to the proposal.
The Scene 11 hours ago

Explore tree-climbing classes with Montgomery Parks

Professional tree climbers are hosting “canopy connections” in Montgomery County. News4’s Tommy McFly tried it out.
Washington DC 14 hours ago

DC police unit to focus on stopping juvenile crimes before they happen

Washington, D.C., is dedicating a new police unit to juvenile crime as the city experiences an increase in young people committing some crimes. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said the Juvenile Investigative Response Unit, or JIRU, will focus on responding to and preventing crimes that involve young pe...
Pentagon 13 hours ago

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

The Pentagon’s acting inspector general has announced that he will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen. The review will also look at other defense officials’ use of the the publicly available encrypted app, which is not able to handle c...
Things to Do DC 18 hours ago

The Weekend Scene: A tulip festival and more in bloom across the DC area

That’s a wrap on D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms for this year, but the petal party is far from over! Many of our favorite National Cherry Blossom Festival events are still to come, including Petalpalooza and the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler this weekend, then the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival next weekend. Alex Ovechkin needs just ...
Trump administration 14 hours ago

K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration says

As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion practices. A notice sent Thursday by the Education Department gives states and schools 10 days to sign and return the certification. ...
Trump administration 10 hours ago

Tariffs and your money: When to expect higher prices on produce, cars, everyday goods

President Donald Trump announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all United States trading partners Wednesday, raising concerns about triggering broader trade wars and higher prices on goods from automobiles to canned beer to furniture and toys. Countries seeking to sell goods to the U.S. will now face taxes as high as 54% based on how the White...
Maryland 20 hours ago

Cutting-edge police special operations HQ opens in Prince George's

The Prince George’s County Police Department is celebrating the opening of a new Special Operations Division Headquarters. News4’s Megan McGrath explains why it will help police collaborate more efficiently.
In the Community 21 hours ago

Volunteers paint inspirational messages on rocks for DC youth emergency shelter

Love rocks! It’s Volunteer Month and Comcast is teaming up with Sasha Bruce Youthworks, D.C.’s only emergency shelter for kids, to beautify their space with inspirational rocks, pillows and more. News4’s Molette Green reports live from the NBC4 station.
Fairfax County 20 hours ago

1 man dead, another hurt after they shot each other in Fairfax County, police say

One man died and a second man has life-threatening injuries after they argued and opened fire at each other in the Woodlawn area of Fairfax County, off Route 1, police say. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
Trump administration Apr 2

Automakers prepare for President Trump’s tariffs

Many U.S. auto dealers saw a mini buying boom at the end of March in anticipation of a 25% tariff on foreign made cars. Now, car dealers are trying to figure out what this is going to look like for customers who walk into the showroom, said Rob Smith, President Of Montgomery County-based Fitzgerald Auto Mall. News4 spoke to him...
Ashburn Apr 2

Pride flag repeatedly taken from Loudoun County church

From the moment you walk into Crossroads United Methodist Church in Ashburn, Virginia, the message is clear and intentional. “In our current reality in the country, there are different people who are marginalized and put on the outside and we really want to say that this is a place for you, that you are welcome here…” Lead Pastor Tim Ward…...
All Ears with JP Finlay 22 hours ago

Inside the NFL Annual Meeting: All Ears with JP Finlay

Team Insider JP Finlay takes you to the NFL Annual Meeting in Florida. Hear from Commanders GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn on the team’s recent moves and Terry McLaurin’s future. Plus, we’re talking “Tush Push!”

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